I'm doing a couple things for #GenCon Online this year. There will be a short clip of me talking about INDG during the opening session. Using Tabletop Gaming for Charity … Continue reading My #GenConOnline Events
ICYMI – my talk from @PixelPopFest
The diversity conversation you need, but don't want Diversity is now a checkbox on a lot of lists rather than being about inclusion and making sure everyone is included. Let’s … Continue reading ICYMI – my talk from @PixelPopFest
ICYMI – I’m giving the Saturday Keynote at @DifferentGames conference!
I'm honored to give the Saturday Keynote address at this year's Different Games Conference. Why Inclusion is Required, and Diversity is Not Enough Tanya DePass Often times we talk about diversity and inclusion … Continue reading ICYMI – I’m giving the Saturday Keynote at @DifferentGames conference!
Updates, news and stuff
ICYMI - A bunch of stuff has happened lately, or rather that NDA life has eased up a little. First off, Game Devs and Others: Tales from the Margins has … Continue reading Updates, news and stuff
Diversity Tools and Takeaway’s deck
Diversity Tools and Takeaways August 29, Grand 1 3:45 pm Diversity tools and takeaways Instead of another “diversity is good” type of talk, let us give you tools to make … Continue reading Diversity Tools and Takeaway’s deck
Hot off the press, @Gen_Con Industry Insider panels are posted
It's a bit of a way off but I do have some of my GenCon 50 schedule sorted for Industry Insider Panels! Full listing of Industry Insider sessions which you can … Continue reading Hot off the press, @Gen_Con Industry Insider panels are posted
My Updated @GXAustralia schedule!
In a couple days I head over to Sydney Australia for the second, and sadly last GX Australia. 🙁 We're gonna make it a great time despite that y'all. I … Continue reading My Updated @GXAustralia schedule!
Up next for me, @ecgconf
Why stereotypes and tropes are not representation of the "Other" 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Tuesday April 18th We’ve all seen and played games where People of Color (POC) are … Continue reading Up next for me, @ecgconf
Catch @qgcon panels via Livestream this weekend!
Folks are always asking me if panels will be streamed when I go to conventions and conferences. Well luck is with you, as Queerness and Games Conference has you covered! … Continue reading Catch @qgcon panels via Livestream this weekend!
Next weekend kicks off a super busy month for me!
I'm doing sooo much stuff in April, but it's cool and I'm excited even if I'm a little tired just thinking about it. That means streams will be sporadic and … Continue reading Next weekend kicks off a super busy month for me!
Almost time for @Official_GDC! Here’s all the things I’m up to
Here's things what I am doing at GDC & Adjacent spaces! Monday - Attending the Gaming Accessibility Conference! #GAConf About the conference: Disability is a mismatch between a person and … Continue reading Almost time for @Official_GDC! Here’s all the things I’m up to
I’m part of the Fireside chats happening at the Blacks in Gaming event during @Official_GDC
If you'll be at GDC, I'm speaking at the Blacks in Gaming event, sponsored by Xbox! details and RSVP link in this post. Excited to have Kahlief Adams host this … Continue reading I’m part of the Fireside chats happening at the Blacks in Gaming event during @Official_GDC
My @qgcon schedule!
I'm excited to give a talk at this year's Queer Games Conference in LA! Gaming as POC: Where the Industry Has Failed Us, Where It Hasn’t and What to Hope … Continue reading My @qgcon schedule!
.@OrcaCon is in a few days!
Ahhh it's finally almost here! OrcaCon is this weekend in Everett, WA! It's my first time being a Guest of Honor and I'm super excited. Here's my schedule: Friday, January … Continue reading .@OrcaCon is in a few days!
My @OrcaCon schedule!
Here's the panels I will be for OrcaCon next January 13-15, 2017. It's my first Guest of Honor gig and I'm excited and nervous for it. Friday, January 13th, 2017 … Continue reading My @OrcaCon schedule!
On the expectation of free labor to diversify your spaces
[Copy/Pasted from an early AM twitter vent this morning 12/21/16] I'm in a mood, and I'm irritated. I want to talk about value of work, specifically diversity work & people's … Continue reading On the expectation of free labor to diversify your spaces
Marking a year of…changes.
Today is the 1 year anniversary of getting canned from my day job. At 1 pm this day last year, I was in tears, unsure about everything. I'd not been back … Continue reading Marking a year of…changes.
On the value of black women’s work
So yesterday I couldn't sleep and twitterpated all over about the Safetypin box and the reactions to it. Notably that some dude bro who didn't know anything about the creators … Continue reading On the value of black women’s work
Semi-infrequent reminders of how to support my work
Hey y'all! Here is a handy post on how you can support my work. A lot of people say they love what I do, and want me to keep doing … Continue reading Semi-infrequent reminders of how to support my work
Final @PAX West schedule!
Here's my final panel schedule for PAX West, which is next week! EEP! If you don't see me running around from panel to panel, then I'll be at the I … Continue reading Final @PAX West schedule!
June Update – xposted from Patreon
Hey y'all, hope everyone is well out there. First off thanks for the support especially those who stayed around through the ups and downs of end of May/beginning of June. … Continue reading June Update – xposted from Patreon
Next up on the convention go-round, SFWA Nebula Conference
For the first time ever, even with the Nebula's being in my back yard, I'll be paneling at the SFWA Nebula conference. Thanks to Mary Robinette-Kowal for inviting me to … Continue reading Next up on the convention go-round, SFWA Nebula Conference
#trekDePaul –
I'll be speaking on panel "Debating the Future: Otherness and Privilege in Star Trek"! on Saturday, May 7th at a Celebration of Star Trek. Join us at this free event for … Continue reading #trekDePaul –
Doing all the things! March update [Reposted from Patreon]
Hi all, First off thank you for your support this past month, I appreciate every single Patreon, from everyone at the $1 and up helped keep me housed, the cat … Continue reading Doing all the things! March update [Reposted from Patreon]
2016 Convention things…
I started to call it a schedule but changed my mind. A lot of the programming for cons I'm going to isn't finalized yet. So if you go to these … Continue reading 2016 Convention things…
My @AlterConf Chicago talk is online
https://youtu.be/B9b2BT3phOw Well, my talk is up have a video of me talking about Why we Need Diverse Games Why we Need Diverse Games by Tanya C DePass A short talk on … Continue reading My @AlterConf Chicago talk is online
Very proud to announce that I’ll be at @IndieCade as part of the Gaming For Everyone Diversity Pavilion sponsored by @Intel
The Gaming For Everyone Pavilion presented by Intel So the news I've had to sit on for a bit is that #INeedDiverseGames/Fresh Out of Tokens have been selected as one … Continue reading Very proud to announce that I’ll be at @IndieCade as part of the Gaming For Everyone Diversity Pavilion sponsored by @Intel
Wiscon 2011 and how the emoon situation is making me rethink attending
So, it's not news about the whole emoon Islamaphobia post that is now shut down by the author. It isn't news that many fantastic people have written their piece about … Continue reading Wiscon 2011 and how the emoon situation is making me rethink attending
NAFSA Day 0
My not so exciting first day in MN: Sooo... after discovering I had the dumb yesterday and left way too fucking early for my flight (i thought we were on … Continue reading NAFSA Day 0
NAFSA Day 1 & Gen. Colin Powell’s speech
NAFSA Day 1, or I R a NOOB Well the first full day of conferencing was intimidating and overwhelming. There are over 7,400 hundred people here! Over 104 countries are … Continue reading NAFSA Day 1 & Gen. Colin Powell’s speech
NAFSA Update days 2-4
Soo.. here's the recap of my last few days in MN. NAFSA Day 2: Day two wasn't as omfg overwhelming as Tuesday was. I actually got a few good sessions … Continue reading NAFSA Update days 2-4
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